Pro Series 5800200 User Manual

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5800200

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GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack

User Assembly and Operation Manual

Part One

Safe Use and Operation Page 2

Part Two

Parts Identification Page 3

Part Three

Assembly and Installation Page 4

Installation Tips:

• Keep this manual for future reference.

• The GearCage™ SP system fits a 2" size receiver style hitch and requires a minimum
of a Class III tow rating.

If this product was purchased from a dealer, all documentation MUST be furnished to the customer.

Cequent Performance Products

47774 Anchor Court West

Plymouth, MI 48170

Technical Service: [phone]

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5800200

GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack

Safe Use and Operation

Be sure to follow these guidelines to prevent possible hazards from misuse.

Vehicle and Hitch Receiver Compliance

This GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack fits 2" size hitch receivers and is rated for a Class III tow capability or higher.
When operating a tow accessory (any item inserted into the hitch receiver), you must comply with the vehicle
and hitch receiver’s towing parameters. Consult your vehicle and hitch receiver owner’s manual(s) for details on
your tow and tongue weight parameters. Be sure that they are compatible with GearCage™ SP’s weight
specifications.

Tongue Weight Compliance

The GearCage™ SP and its cargo creates a combined weight that creates direct downward pressure on the
hitch receiver’s tongue. This downward pressure is the tongue weight. Tongue weight is one of the two critical
weight rating factors of your tow rating’s classification (Class I, II, III, IV, V). Never exceed your vehicle and

hitch receiver’s tongue weight specification.

GearCage™ SP Weight and Load Parameters

The GearCage™ SP weighs 40 lbs unloaded. To determine your available load weight in accordance with your
vehicle and hitch receiver’s tongue weight rating, subtract GearCage™ SP’s 40 lbs from your identified tongue
weight rating. The difference represents your vehicle and hitch receiver’s available load weight.
The GearCage™ SP is rated for up to 300 lbs of cargo weight carrying capacity. When transporting cargo, place
heavy loads in the center and lighter cargo to the outside.

WARNINGS!

Failure to adhere to these recommendations may result in potential hazards from improper operation,
including property damage and bodily injury.

• Engage Silent Hitch Pin™

The Silent Hitch Pin™ furnished with the carrier MUST be securely engaged before
transit. A wrench MUST be used to tighten the Hex head Silent Hitch Pin™ at the hitch
receiver location.

• Secure the GearCage™ SP Cargo Rack as close to vehicle as possible

Always secure GearCage™ SP as close to your vehicle as possible, minimizing the
distance of this structure and its load from your vehicle. There are two bolt hole settings
from which to choose.

We warrant this product to the first consumer to be free from defect in material and workmanship for one year (Please
retain your sales slip for your records). Any product or part thereof found to be defective within that period will be replaced
without charge provided that: (1) the product was not misused; (2) no alterations or modifications were made; (3) its
failure resulted from a defect in material or workmanship and not from normal wear expected in the use of the product; (4)
the product or part is delivered, freight prepaid, to Cequent Performance Products Inc. Please contact Cequent
Performance Products Inc., toll free, at 888-521-0510 to get a return authorization number prior to return. Manufacturers
only obligation shall be to replace such products or parts proved to be defective.

U.S. And International Patent Numbers: 6,409,203; 6,609,725; 6,945,550;6,910,609; Patents Pending

Cequent Performance Products

47774 Anchor Court West

Plymouth, MI 48170

Technical Service: [phone]

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